Hardware Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is looking for experienced Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join a team in the nuclear division. This role offers a chance to work on exciting projects involving control panel design, PLC systems, and low-voltage distribution, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have a related degree or HND, proven design experience, and be eligible for UK security clearance. The position offers a negotiable salary and hybrid work opportunities.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

28 days holiday + bank holidays

6.5% pension matched

Private medical insurance

Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low-voltage systems.
• Degree or HND-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance at SC level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems using PLCs and other components.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs and cabling schematics.
• Support on-site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Control panel design

PLC systems

LV distribution

Communication skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical / Hardware Design Engineer | Nuclear Industry | 2 roles available | £NEG (Enquire for Details) | Stone, Staffordshire | SC Clearance Eligibility Required

MERITUS are working with a Systems Integration Consultancy based in Staffordshire. We're currently seeking talented Electrical / Hardware Design Engineers to join their Nuclear Division.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team that delivers cutting-edge solutions across highly regulated industrial environments. As a key player in their nuclear division, you'll contribute to a wide array of critical projects that power and protect vital national infrastructure.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers with a strong background in control panel design, PLC systems, and LV distribution. You will work on the full lifecycle of hardware systems - from initial design to final delivery.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware systems using proprietary components, focusing on PLCs, MCCs, drives, controls, and switchgear.
• Create and review detailed electrical designs, cabling schematics, and containment system layouts.
• Support on-site surveys and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence within the wider project team.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental regulations, as well as relevant British and international standards.

Skills / Experience Required

• Proven experience designing electrical panels, especially with PLCs and low-voltage systems.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel).
• Degree or HND-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline, with significant hands-on project experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage clients and mentor peers.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance at SC level or higher is essential.

Main Benefits

• Negotiable salary (enquire for details)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6.5% pension matched
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / Hybrid working policy

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent.